| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $159.44 | 4.850% | $167.1728 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.67 | 7.621% | $187.9816 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.97 | 6.541% | $79.8738 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.33 | 5.643% | $216.9168 | $216.92 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.46 | 6.102% | $94.9188 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.27 | 11.529% | $31.5292 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.70 | 6.188% | $139.8496 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.84 | $918.2426 | $918.24 | $918.20 | $918.20 | |